Professional Organizations for Dental Assistants

The following three professional organizations are useful resources for finding accreditation information:

American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA)

The American Dental Assistants Association is the national professional organization for dental assistants. Their stated mission is “to advance the careers of dental assistants and to promote the dental assisting profession in matters of education, legislation, credentialing and professional activities which enhance the delivery of quality dental health care to the public.”

Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. (DANB)

DANB is the nationally recognized, premier certification and credentialing agency for dental assistants. By providing high standards for testing anddental assistant certification, DANB ensures that the public receives quality dental care from qualified individuals.

Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)

CODA is the accrediting body operating under the American Dental Association to establish accreditation standards for dental programs. By providing standards for dental assistant schools, CODA helps to ensure that students receive the quality education they need and that the public continues to receive care from skilled professionals.